LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION –SOCIOLOGY
FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2007
OC 32
SO 5400 - SOCIOLOGY OF SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
Date & Time: 03/05/2007 / 1:00 - 4:00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
PART – A
Answer the following in about 30 words each:
(10x2= 20Marks)
1. Define social movement.
2. List any four conceptual problems in the study of a social movement.
3. Write a short note on collective action.
4. Define backward classes.
5. Name the important persons who made the Justice party stronger?
6. Name any two revolutionary and two reform movements.
7. What are the two important programmes of SNDP movement?
8. Mention the ideological elements of Arya Samaj.
9. Highlight the role played by Sri Sahu Maharaj in Sathya Shodhak Samaj.
10.Name any four organizations championing the cause of women in India.
PART – B
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each:
(5x8=40 Marks)
11. Explain in detail the problems faced by the SC and ST.
12. Briefly describe the characteristics of social movements.
13. What are the main goals of backward class movements? Who constitute the backward
classes?
14. Describe the Brahmo Samaj.
15. Elaborate the religious and social reforms of SNDP.
16. What are the salient features of Dalit movement in Tamilnadu?
17. Write an essay on Mahar movement in Maharashtra.
PART – C
Answer any TWO of the following in about 1200 words:
(2x20=40 Marks)
18. Describe the various types of social movements.
19. Explain the Non Brahmin movement.
20. Name any two religious movements and discuss them in detail.
21. Write an essay on women’s movement in pre and post Independent India.
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